Brandon Slater

Graduated from Lathrup H.S. in Southfield, Mich. where he played football for head coach Stephon Thompson

Member of the Academic Honor Roll

..Senior Year: Recorded 106 tackles with 54 solos, had seven sacks, four pass deflections and three forced fumbles as a senior defensive lineman

Also played tight end on offense and had 20 receptions and scored eight touchdowns in his final season

Named first-team All-League

Junior Year: Started on both offense and defense and recorded 61 tackles with four sacks and three pass deflections a defensive end

Caught 10 passes and scored five touchdowns as a tight end on offense

Sophomore Year: Earned varsity letters in football and track

Freshman Year: Won varsity letters in cross country and track.

Full name: Brandon Slater

Son of Danny Simpkins and Esther Slater

Born 4-20-89

Mother, Esther, is an EMU graduate

Has one brother, Brian